Comedy Night with Chris Bennett Read moreArts events
Gila County hosts an open line from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. the first Monday of the month, on KMOG Radio in Payson (1420 AM, or 103.3 on your FM dial). The next program is Monday, April 3. Read moreGila County shares financial information
Monday night the National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a statement indicating the flood warning for Rim Country remains in effect until noon Sunday, March 26. The flooding caused by rain … Read moreFlood warning continues through the weekend
The Tonto Community Concert Association presentation of the Sultans of String is at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at the Payson High auditorium. Not Friday, March 24 as previously reported. Read moreCorrection
Winter’s grip on White Mountain fishing may not yet have loosened to spring’s gentler embrace, but you can still start making plans to head to the higher elevations for an expedition in the co… Read moreLearn about White Mountain fly fishing at March 25 meeting at Tiny's
Leslie Cook of Plant Powered Payson, working with Food For Life – The Power of Food for Health, brings the second of four classes to Rim Country residents in April. Read moreTips on Simple Meals for Healthy Living
Rim Country Chamber hosts State of the Town Read moreAlmanac
Grant and Carol Smith celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Thursday, March 23. They have made their home in Payson for the past 16 years and are active community volunteers. A September tr… Read moreSmiths celebrate golden anniversary
Get ready to dance in the aisles at the Payson High School auditorium. The Sultans of String bring a global sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and Django-jazz, cel… Read moreSultans of String in Rim Country
Would you like two free admissions to Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, a $40 value? How about admission for two at Desert Botanical Garden (value $60); the world-famous Heard Museum ($46)… Read moreFree passes to Arizona destinations at Gila County libraries
Payson High School plans a Career & Technical Education Career and Job Fair Thursday, March 30. Read morePayson High School to hold career/job fair March 30
Library hosts Celtic Moments for St. Patrick’s Read moreArts calendar
The Payson Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship is being offered to facilitate the further education of potential health practitioners who may return to work in Payson. Read moreScholarship for potential health care workers
Democrats of Rim Country Read moreAlmanac
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Once again, the sorrowful little two-lane stretch of State Route 260 east of Star Valley is in the hopper for improvement by the Arizona Department of Transportation in its upcoming five-year plan. Read moreWidening last stretch of 260 slated for 2026
Emerging country artist Branden Martin is performing at Star Valley’s Spur Bar, 3964 E. Hwy. 260, Star Valley at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 15. Read moreBranden Martin performs at Star Valley’s Spur Bar
Learn how to take shots at a zoo when the Rim Country Camera Club meets at 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 15 at the Payson Public Library large meeting room, 328 N. McLane Road. All are welcome. Read moreCamera Club hosts program on taking zoo photos
A typical evening at the Payson Warming Center. By serving countless warm dinners to people Skyler Bryce has boxes of data to quantify the homeless, mental health, drug and other problems in P… Read morealm photo
Community Breakfast Read moreAlmanac
Former Phoenix firefighter Tim Gallagher and Payson Police Officer Keven Rush present a program about Payson Guardians Monday, March 20. Read moreLibrary Friends host Payson Guardians program
Sparklight invites schools and organizations serving K-12 students to enter its fifth annual “Dream Bigger” social media campaign for the opportunity to win $2,500 to fund science, technology,… Read moreSparklight to award $15,000 to support STEM
A Job Fair is planned by the Arizona Department of Economic Security Workforce Development Administration. Read moreJob Fair March 16 at EAC-Payson
Roosevelt Lake Marina is now owned by Suntex Marina Investors, LLC of Dallas. Read moreRoosevelt Lake Marina now owned by Suntex
The Tonto National Forest hosts a Woman in Wildland Fire Boot Camp, Monday, March 6 through Saturday, March 11 to educate and prepare women for a career in wildland fire. Read moreWomen in wildland fire boot camp
Native Plants field trip Read moreAlmanac
Looking for a job? Need to fill out your staff? Eastern Arizona College Payson campus, 201 N. Mud Springs Rd., Payson, hosts a Job Fair Thursday, March 16. Read moreJob Fair at EAC-Payson in March
The Gila County Health and Emergency Management Department has announced that the dental clinic for pregnant and postpartum women has been rescheduled for Friday, March 24, it was originally s… Read moreWomen’s dental clinic postponed
Payson High School is bringing back its popular spring musical. Read moreLonghorn Theatre presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Plant Fair Nursery is celebrating 40 years of service to the Rim Country in March. Read morePlant Fair Nursery celebrating 40 years in business
Star Valley garden plots Read moreAlmanac
There are 800 parcels on the upcoming Gila County tax lien auction. Read moreCounty tax lien auction Feb. 22
Easter week doesn’t start until Palm Sunday, April 2, but two events are planned this week to start the Easter season. Read moreEvents slated to start Easter season in Rim Country
The Library Friends of Payson host Jim Goughnour at its meeting Monday, Feb. 20 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson. Read moreLibrary Friends organizations host special guests
The Payson Area Food Drive started in November and concluded last weekend with what organizers dub, “Souper Bowl Sunday.” Read moreFood drive exceeds goals
Glass Wind Chime Workshop Read moreArts & Entertainment Calendar
The Blackwood Quartet performs at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17 at Strawberry Chapel in the Pines, 8579 Fossil Creek Rd., Strawberry. Doors open at 6 p.m. The concert is free, but offerings are glad… Read moreBlackwood Quartet concert in Strawberry
A free in-person demonstration and discussion to raise awareness about making and using biochar is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Young Public Library (weather and fire restric… Read moreResidents in Young invited to learn about biochar
Gila County plans a free dental clinic in Payson from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23 for pregnant and postpartum mothers. It is at Gila County Health & Emergency Management, 110 W… Read moreCounty offers free Payson dental clinics
Young women of Payson and the Rim Country are invited to a day camp to explore career options and more. Read moreGirls day camp program planned by Soroptimists
Rim Country Archaeology next meets at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18. Read moreArchaeology group hosts program on Salado
Press Ganey, a national health care experience service, recently recognized Banner Payson Medical Center with its Human Experience Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality and in this category na… Read moreBanner Payson earns national Outstanding Nursing award
Hospitalman Andrew Stage, a native of Payson, recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Read morePayson native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard
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Playtime for Your Soul Read moreArts event calendar: Sweetheart ball, jazz concerts
Camera club Read moreCamera club meeting
A billboard in Rye, depicting a woman riding a cow, proudly advertises one of Star Valley’s top attractions: a topless bar. But the town council and many residents don’t want to be known for h… Read moreStar Valley council to discuss buying Pete’s Place
Roger Naylor, a frequent guest speaker for the Northern Gila County Historical Society, has announced the publication of his latest book, “Awesome Arizona: 200 Amazing Facts about the Grand Ca… Read moreFrequent guest of historical society publishes new book
The Tonto Community Concert Association presents the Atlantic City Boys Monday, Feb. 20 at the Payson High School Auditorium. Read moreNostalgic rock at next TCCA concert
